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  • Level 7
  • 40 Credits
  • 0.3333 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 32 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $1,780 NZ Domestic
    $5,495 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
  • Prerequisites
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  • Availability
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This project-based course will enable you to apply advanced information technology principles and techniques to produce a solution to an industry based project within your specialist field.

The focus is on providing practical experience involving project management, the application of independent in-depth skills and knowledge-based learning, and reflective practice.

This is a 40 credit course that runs across two trimesters. Please factor this in when planning your study load.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 

What you will learn

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Plan and develop an original proposal for an information technology project
  • Critically analyse, scope and refine project specifications
  • Produce an information technology-based solution to an industry based project
  • Manage project timelines, goals and milestone
  • Develop a substantial report recording experiences, findings and outcomes
  • Demonstrate independent learning and comprehensive reflective practice and apply professional work ethics.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed.

Textbooks

No textbooks are needed for this course.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

How to apply

Apply to study a programme

You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

Click on a tile to go the programme information, including the entry requirements and how many courses you'll need to do to complete the programme.

From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.